This day

16 Mehr 2583

16 Mehr 2583 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 16 Mehr 1403 Shamsi and 2024-10-07 Gregorian. Mehregan is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.

16 Mehr 2583 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Monday — equivalent to 16 Mehr 1403 Shamsi and 2024-10-07 Gregorian.

Shahanshahi: 16 Mehr 2583
Shamsi: 16 Mehr 1403
Gregorian: 2024-10-07

Today's occasion

Mehregan

Cultural

Mehregan is the second most important Iranian festival after Nowruz. Dedicated to Mithra, the deity of covenant and friendship. In ancient Iran, it was a harvest festival of thanksgiving.

Cultural insight

Mehregan is the festival of love, friendship, and autumn harvest. Families gather, exchange gifts, and feast with traditional foods like pomegranates and apples.